You need to be aware of the differences between your legal obligations, your contractual terms of employment and your non-contractual guidelines for employee behaviour. You need to make sure that all of these are continually updated in accordance with changes in legislation and regulations.
You must be as consistent as possible in applying your employment practices. Clear and fair policies and procedures go a long way towards preventing problems in the first place. They will significantly reduce the time and money spent on resolving any issues that do occur and will also do much to enhance your ‘employer brand’ in the eyes of current and potential employees.
Legally-compliant policies, procedures and terms of employment are also essential to safeguard your company should disputes or incidents with employees escalate and require resolution in employment tribunals, through lawyers or with insurance companies.
We provide our clients with the following customised employment services:
Onboarding
Practical and legally-compliant onboarding documents, templates, procedures and checklists.
Terms & conditions
Contracts suitable for all types of employment.
Policies & procedures
Initial drafting and ongoing updates across all 14 categories — from joining the company, attendance and absence, pay and benefits, through performance and conduct, to discipline, grievance and leaving the company.
Employee handbook
A digital handbook covering every category, always accessible online and continually updated as regulations and policies change, with automatic notifications to employees.
Ongoing advice & guidance
On every aspect of implementing employment policies, including dealing with individual employee issues.
Manager helpline
A helpline for nominated managers to deal with any employment issues.
Full HR outsourcing
Full outsourcing of day-to-day HR management.
Clear and effective employment policies, procedures and terms of employment are essential to protect your company and also to show your employees that you are a responsible employer and that they will be treated in a fair and reasonable manner.